Fashion show features fall colors

Wednesday

Sep 18, 2013 at 1:00 PM

By Nancy Hastingsnhastings@hillsdale.netHILLSDALE — The season’s latest styles were on display Monday during the Hillsdale Women’s Club fashion show at Johnny T’s on the Lake at the Hillsdale Golf and Country Club.Show producer Sue Cervini worked alongside Maggie Anne Shoppe owner Patti Bailey, with club members serving as models to provide entertainment for more than 80 ladies attending the luncheon.President Connie Sexton welcomed members and guests and announced the club’s Creative Endeavor program. Members were asked to submit poetry for a second volume Sexton is preparing for next year’s 120th celebration of the club. A first book included submissions from club members in 1949. The club was founded in 1894.“It’s a celebration of a century of achievement, a slice of history compiled into a book that we will read excepts from at each of our meetings,” Sexton said.Along with a dedication of the club’s new yearbook given to each member, Sexton included a bookmark with a poem titled “Ladies of the Club,” which outlines the club’s purpose of promoting general culture and education.Following the luncheon, Bailey announced her business donated $124 last year and $166 the year before towards the club’s scholarship program by utilizing coupons she again made available this year. The 10-10-10 coupon debuted in 2011 and has been named a “successful promotion.”With the coupon, ladies can save 10 percent while shopping at the store for 10 days (through Sept. 26) and the Maggie Anne Shoppe donates 10 percent of sales to the club’s scholarship fund.“It’s a way to build up the scholarship fund and it’s for a great cause,” Bailey said.A fashion show featuring five-themed segments announcing trends for fall included: “tantalizing teal,” “shades of gray,” “wild kingdom,” “graffiti” and “classic looks.” Also included was a “peek into the holidays.”Parading slim looks of leggings and warm sweaters and tunics were Ginger Moore, Kerri Nash, Beverly Marks, Vida Long, Tracey Jagger, Kelly Lantis and Carol Ringingberg.With accents of teal, models began showcasing ski-inspired sweaters in muted tones and textured jackets with a longer length.Bailey announced the next segment by asking how many have read the book “Fifty Shades of Grey.” She said gray is the new neutral color for fall, in shiny fabrics, isometric ponchos, jeans, leggings and corduroys - all with a layering of shades.Next came some “wild-side looks” with the wild kingdom segment featuring the Not Your Daughter’s Jeans brand made in the U.S.A. Looks of faux leather and suede meshed with animal prints, along with gold metallic studs were featured on outfits as well as accessories.The graffiti segment is what Bailey labeled an “updated fashionable segment” with looks from Tribal and Nomadic Traders. Graffiti prints, peek-a-boo sleeves and crinkled fabric all provided what she called “nice weekend casual outfits.”Classic looks in black and white with accents of red were featured in the next segment. Hats and houndstooth patterns were presented, along with the mini-length pencil skirt, shawls and crocheted cardigans.A sneak peek of holiday fashions featured gray and black knit tops with splashes of sparkle to light up leggings or slim corduroy pants.Bailey announced upcoming events including a Vera Bradley launch party Sept. 19, Awesome Autumn in downtown Hillsdale Oct. 23; and another fashion show Nov.4 to benefit Domestic Harmony.